By Don Boys, Ph.D. http://donboys.cstnews.com/god-doesnt-grade-on-a-curve Famous philosopher-theologian Francis Schaeffer asked, “How shall we then live?” That is one of life’s most important questions. What is right and what is wrong and what should I do? And everyone down deep knows that right-living is expected, even demanded. Alexander Solzhenitsyn remarked that the demarcation line between good and evil does not pass between powers or principalities, but between people–through the heart of each person. Every person on earth …

By Don Boys, Ph.D. http://donboys.cstnews.com/british-talk-show-host-are-princess-diana-and-mother-teresa-in-heaven Twenty years ago, two of the most famous women in the world died within days of each other and were buried the first part of September–Princess Diana and “Mother” Teresa. When Diana was buried on Sept. 6, England stopped. Shops closed, all sports events were cancelled, and air travel was only permitted at extreme altitudes. The nation, yes even the world wept. As her coffin was closed, she was clutching …

By John Miltenberger 8/21/2017 There is wisdom in hoping for the best, yet preparing for the worst, yet many today teach that to prepare for the worst is the preoccupation of spiritually negative minds. I would agree – if that ‘preparation’ becomes indeed a ‘preoccupation’. I know many Christians today who have preoccupied themselves out of their primary occupation, that is, the total and absolute veneration of Jesus as the always and forever focal point …

By Greg Laurie So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase. —1 Corinthians 3:7 It can be discouraging when you talk to people about Christ and no one listens to you. Maybe you’ve tried to share the gospel with family members, and they don’t respond. Sometimes you feel like saying, “Just forget about it. If they don’t want to hear what I have to say, …

If you could become an elf, would you do it? You might argue that elves do not exist, but one man has spent thousands upon thousands of dollars on surgeries, hair removal, creams, dyes and bleaches in a determined attempt to transform himself into one. 25-year-old Luis Padron of Buenos Aires, Argentina says that he “became obsessed with the world of elves, angels and fantasy beings after being bullied as a child”. Now he is …

What are you living for? Your paycheck, your spouse, your kids, the next high, or maybe your job or business. Or are you living for Christ? What defines you…Jesus or something or someone else in the world? Ever made mistakes you REALLY wish you could take back? Welcome to the club! Everyone has done things that they wish could be changed or taken back. Maybe your life is on the wrong track right now even …

Don Boys, Ph.D. http://donboys.cstnews.com/top-country-singer-dead-from-drug-overdose The year 2016 saw the deaths of many pampered, privileged, and predictable entertainers who were known for their talent– and their choice of drugs. George Michael, Carrie Fisher, David Bowie, Prince, and many others passed into eternity prematurely because of a lack of wisdom in how they entertained themselves. They permitted themselves to be duped, deceived, and destroyed at a young age. This calls to mind country singer Hank Williams, Sr. who …

Me: Do you acknowledge Jesus as being truly God? Satan: Of course I do, as do the demons, it is only foolish humans that do not. Me: So why do you think so many people refuse to acknowledge Christ as Lord? Satan: Because they want to live any way they choose doing what they want when they want to, works for me! It makes my job easier. Me: Did you really tempt Jesus? Satan: Of …

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